Strong's H8449 · Hebrew
תּוֹר
tôwr · /tore/
Definition
a ring-dove, often (figuratively) as a term of endearment
KJV: (turtle) dove.
Root / derivation: or תֹּר; probably the same as H8447 (תּוֹר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תּוֹר across 14 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Leviticus9 verses
And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons.
Leviticus 5:7And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering. he be: Heb. his hand cannot reach to the sufficiency of a lamb
Leviticus 5:11But if he be not able to bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, then he that sinned shall bring for his offering the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he shall put no oil upon it, neither shall he put any frankincense thereon: for it is a sin offering.
Leviticus 12:6And when the days of her purifying are fulfilled, for a son, or for a daughter, she shall bring a lamb of the first year for a burnt offering, and a young pigeon, or a turtledove, for a sin offering, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, unto the priest: of the first: Heb. a son of his year
Leviticus 12:8And if she be not able to bring a lamb, then she shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons; the one for the burnt offering, and the other for a sin offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for her, and she shall be clean. she be: Heb. her hand find not sufficiency of
Leviticus 14:22And two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, such as he is able to get; and the one shall be a sin offering, and the other a burnt offering.
Leviticus 14:30And he shall offer the one of the turtledoves, or of the young pigeons, such as he can get;
Leviticus 15:14And on the eighth day he shall take to him two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, and come before the LORD unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and give them unto the priest:
Leviticus 15:29And on the eighth day she shall take unto her two turtles, or two young pigeons, and bring them unto the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Song of Solomon1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8449 (tôwr) mean?
a ring-dove, often (figuratively) as a term of endearment
How many times does H8449 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8449 (תּוֹר) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “turtledoves.”
How is tôwr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8449 is rendered as “turtledoves” (6×), “turtledove” (3×), “turtles” (3×), “turtle” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word תּוֹר come from?
or תֹּר; probably the same as H8447 (תּוֹר);